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Collapse Incident Marking Systems for Structural Triage and Rapid Search Reconnaissance Operations
The daily activities that comprise a typical company's tour of duty may vary greatly dependent upon the size and complexity of their response area and jurisdiction, the frequency of incident alarms and incident types, and the degree of risk potential encountered at incident locations. These incident encounters can be as common as service calls, investigations, ems and rescue calls or as demanding as structural fire alarm assignments, multiple-company working fires or complex heavy rescue operations.
This is in great contrast to the response and operational challenges posed by structural collapse incidents. The response and deployment of companies to structural collapse incidents are one of the most difficult and challenging of incident and rescue assignments likely to be encountered by fire, rescue and emergency services companies and departments. These incidents and their operational and management parameters can quickly overwhelm even the most experienced of agencies, when confronted with the complexities associated with structural collapse search and rescue efforts.
Whether it involves a single site-specific structural collapse or a large scale or region-wide incident with multiple collapsed buildings and compromised structures, the variety of buildings and occupancy types coupled with their variation of structural components and inherent construction and materials systems contributes to a wide degree of operational challenges and tactical demands when associated with conducting a well coordinated and complete search and rescue effort.
Of the numerous tasks and assignments that must be managed and orchestrated during collapse-rescue operations, the coordination and deployment of the search and rescue function becomes a monumental task without a pre-determined system in place that will ensure that all areas of a compromised or collapsed structure have been thoroughly searched. And that a logical, safe and sequential search pattern has been initiated, potential rescue areas with viable trapped victims identified and a measured deployment of resources assigned to carry out these required search and rescue efforts.
Unlike traditional search and rescue assignments involving interior operations conducted during structural fire alarm incidents, whereby various methods may be utilized to identify that an area or room has been searched, collapsed and compromised structures require a specific marking system and procedure that identifies and communicates specific information pertinent to the phase and completeness of tactical search and rescue assignments for each affected building and internal compartment area.
In the wake of post 9.11, the fire and emergency services has gained a clearer perspective and understanding of the magnitude and significant challenges presented in the management of structural collapse [urban search and rescue] operations. Strong, decisive and focused command presence for [US&R] Incident Command Management and resource deployment during the initial twenty-four hours is crucial towards establishing the Incident Action Plan [IAP]. As the magnitude and severity of an incident escalates, and the need for additional strategic and tactical resources becomes identified, the efficiency and effectiveness of initial incident action plans must consider how these task level efforts will flow into the larger, more integrated unified command management system when resources required, beyond the local or regional deployment level begin arriving on-scene and are integrated into the overall plan.
When considering the strategic IAP objectives for Structural Triage Assessment and Rapid Search Reconnaissance, the need for consistencies in methodologies and process demands local level competencies in these basic functional areas. The ability of the local [initial responding] agency to implement standard & recognized Structural Triage Assessment & Rapid Search Reconnaissance tactics and to utilize a designated marking system that is consistent with the operational procedures of upper tier Special Operations, Technical Rescue and US&R Task Force systems.
The ever increasing attention on Homeland Preparedness, the threat of various venues of terrorism and the realization that no jurisdiction, community or agency is totally isolated or impervious to the effects of direct or collateral challenge, attributed to the resulting affects of a structural collapse incident.
The Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services has acknowledged and taken the steps to increase preparedness, deployment & response capabilities and establish effective and efficient operating procedures that can flow seamlessly as the severity or demands of the incident increase, and external resources, expertise and manpower integrate into the incident management plans.
A designated structural triage, assessment and search marking system for collapse incidents is necessary to denote and ensure that crucial information is disseminated and communicated to search, rescue and support team personnel to enhance personnel safety and to identify priorities, resource deployment and commitments and for the direction or influence of incident management planning, logistics and deployment, for the search and rescue task function.
If initial responding agencies, on the local level are able to implement tactical objectives and assignments that are consistent with the operational procedures of upper tier specialized resources, within the areas specific to Structural Triage Assessment and Rapid Search Reconnaissance, then the effectiveness, efficiency and momentum established by the initial operating teams can be sustained and integrated as the specialized upper tier resources, become deployable for mission specific assignments at the incident scene.
The complete or partial collapse of a building structure or the compromise of inherent structural support systems and associated occupancy spaces may create an incident scene that becomes anything from an indiscernible rubble- pile, topped with the remnants of a partial structure; a degradated multi-story structure who's grade- level entry points now are the upper floors of the building; or a severely compromised structure with partial and complete collapsed floor areas, multiple voids and displaced floor and compartment features.
The need to provide a timely and well coordinated structural triage of the affected building(s) coupled with the initial assessment and hazard evaluation of these structure(s) will enable the incident command management team to identify and prioritize incident parameters and to assess the overall incident magnitude, resource commitment requirements and to initially develop operational deployment and task assignments accordingly. The consistency and use of standardized methodologies will have a profound positive affect, when upper tier resources are deployed and integrated into the unified incident command management system.
At the same time the structural triage assessment and marking system will communicate pertinent information useful to other operating team(s) to ensure efficiency in effort and site coverage, provide safety factors in limiting unnecessary access to a significantly compromised and unsafe structure and towards providing a verifiable method of identification that the area or building has been initially assessed and subsequently searched.
Due to the overwhelming nature of site-specific or area-wide collapse situations, the need for rapid, timely and efficient reconnaissance must be initiated. This initial size-up phase of operational deployment serves the function of assessing and evaluating the structure(s) and conducting a building triage to determine whether viable conditions exist for search and/or rescue operations to be conducted.
The premise of a Rapid Structural Triage is to provide search and rescue teams with;
- Pertinent information on the structural condition of the building and in general whether a search and rescue operation can proceed with considerations as to the degree of structural and void stabilization required for continued safe operations.
- In addition, the structural triage serves the purpose of identifying any other hazard situations or conditions that may jeopardize or present risks to search and rescue personnel such as hazardous materials conditions, or other exposure hazards.
For the purpose of this article we will limit our discussions to the methods of marking systems that can be utilized for structural triage and search marking. The specific methodologies and principles of structural triage will be addressed in a forthcoming article.
In general, structural triage consists of a basic three (3) step process consisting of;
- The concise identification and location of affected collapsed buildings or compromised structures within the incident scene perimeter. This may be easily accomplished if the incident involves a single site-specific structure or may be more complex should it involve numerous structures or expand to all area-wide or region-wide devastated area such as would be found as a result of a hurricane, tornado or earthquake.
- A rapid assessment of the affected area(s)
- The identification of potential building(s) that require a more detailed assessment.
Remember that initial structural triage requires rapid reconnaissance. Due to the complexity, size and occupancy type of various structures, those requiring a greater time commitment for assessment should be identified and a determination made by the incident command management team as to prioritization for the further deployment of resources.
The initial structure triage and visual assessment of each building should determine;
- Structural conditions
- The probable occupancy type (residential, commercial, retail manufacturing, office, etc.)
- Identification of obvious access point(s) to the interior compartments and areas of the building.
The rapid structural triage will also serve to identify and provide assessment factors for the development of priority plans for deployment of resources to determine the commitment of search and rescue teams to the affected area(s).
Cue-Based Strategic Factors
The following factors should be considered in the formalization of strategic incident planning and logistics for tactical deployment of search and rescue team(s) for task operations:
- Occupancy: This focuses on building usage, not necessarily the potential number of occupants.
- The Collapse Mechanism: Assessment and identification of how the building failed, the causal factors that contributed towards the collapse and the resultant factors that may indicate the presence of potential void spaces where a victim(s) may be trapped.
- Time of Day: When combined with the occupancy type and the actual time occurrence of the structural collapse, this correlation will represent the projected degree of possible victim(s) and the commitment requirements for search and rescue resource deployments.
- Scene Intelligence: Information and data gathering from self-extricated, surface removed or periphery civilians, who may have information relating to known trapped or unaccounted for occupants.
- Search and Rescue Resource Availability: What are the requirements for resource deployment and commitment for the affected collapsed building(s); are they readily available, what degree of heavy equipment is needed for access/stabilization; is the commitment and deployment profile beyond the capabilities of the jurisdiction and operating agencies?
- Structural Condition of the Building: Can the deployment and assignment of search and rescue team(s) proceed with minimal stabilization efforts and time commitments? What will the degree of inherent operating risk factors be?
Structural Assessment and Triage Marking
The structural assessment and triage marking system that would be utilized will consist of a 2'x2' square box that would be spray painted at any entrance accessible for entry into a collapsed and/or compromised structure. The FEMA National USAR Task Force system has standardized on the use of aerosol spray paint consisting of international orange as the method for marking system identification. A complete perimeter sweep should be conducted for all assessed entry points, so that the deployment of search and rescue teams approaching the affected structure, regardless of their approach or perimeter positioning will have readily identifiable information visible and discernable.
The following represents the Structural Triage Marking procedure;
The square 2' x 2' box is made at an area immediately adjacent to the entry point identified as safe. An arrow is placed next to the box indicating the direction of the safe entrance point IF, the marking must be made somewhat remote from the actual safe entrance.
Structure is accessible and safe for search and rescue operations. Damage is minor with little danger of further collapse. |
Structure is significantly damaged. Some areas are relatively safe, but other areas may require shoring, bracing or removal of falling and collapse hazards.
Structure is not safe for search and rescue operations and may be subjected to sudden secondary collapse. Remote search operations may proceed at significant personal risk.
Arrow located next to a marking box indicates the direction to the safe entry point. This is utilized should the need for placement of the marking box be made remote from the indicated entry point. |
Indicates that a hazardous materials condition exists in or adjacent to the structure or area. Search and Rescue Team(s) may be at risk.
The upper right-hand side of the marking box is the designated location for information consisting of Time, Date and Team/Personnel conducting the structural triage assessment.
A completed Structural Triage/Assessment Mark on a collapsed structure with completed information illustrated would be depicted as follows;
This marking illustrates and conveys information that:
- The safe entry point is located above the boxed mark, possibly a window or upper floor area.
- The single diagonal slash across the box indicated the structure/area may require some level of shoring or bracing prior to commencing search and rescue operations.
- The structural Triage/Assessment was made on October 20th, 2002 at 02:30 hours (a.m.)
- There is an identifiable or apparent indication of a Hazardous Materials (HM) concern or risk consisting of propane gas within the vicinity.
- The assessment was made by Rescue Team No. 21 (RST-21)
Any subsequent mitigation of the hazard(s) by follow-up teams, the marking would be altered to reflect the change in conditions. Thusly, the HM - propane designation, upon mitigation would be altered with a single strike through the marking and a new time, date and team designator applied to the marking indicator.
Search Marking System
As with the Structural Triage and Assessment Marking System, the implementation and utilization of a designated Search Marking Method must be conspicuously made during Search Operations.
The search assessment marking system is separate and distinct from the structural triage marking system and is meant to provide information the denotes;
- potential victim location(s) in affected searched areas and,
- compartments within the collapsed/compromised structure.
The search marking system utilizes an "X" that is 2' x 2' in size and is made with international orange colored spray paint.
The "X" designation is made in a Two Phase Process during search operations.
- The first diagonal slash is conspicuously made and drawn upon initial entry into the structure, room, compartment or interior operations area.
- This serves to denote that a search team entry has been made and that search efforts are currently being undertaken within the affected area.
- Upon the completion of the search activities within the affected area, personnel exiting the area draw a second alternate diagonal thru the first slash, indicating the team is out of the area and the search has been completed for that space.
This serves two distinct purposes;
It identifies that the area has been searched during the tasked operations, and that search personnel have exited the compartment. Should a secondary collapse occur or other condition present itself that either traps or restricts the search teams exiting from the space, secondary rescue teams deployed to locate and account for the missing search team can quickly determine the last point of entry made by the search team in order to focus and isolate the likely area of last contact with those personnel. Thus increasing their chances for survival in the event of their inability to get out on their own.
The Search Marking System also denotes search status information and findings identified at the time of the search efforts. These findings are denoted within the four (4) quadrants of the "X" designation and provide crucial information for the deployment and subsequent operations of rescue efforts to be initiated by the appropriate team(s).
The Search Marking System is illustrated in sequence as follows:
Initial Entry A single diagonal slash is drawn upon entry into a collapsed structure or specific room or compartment area.
Exiting of Affected Area An alternate crossing diagonal slash is drawn completing the "X" after completion of the area search by personnel at such time they exit the affected area or structure.
Left Quadrant Information Status: This consists of the team identifier that completed the search task assignment. |
Top Quadrant: The time of day and date that the search was completed is indicated at the top quadrant of the "X" marking. |
Right Quadrant: Specific personal hazards are denoted within this area. They could consist of personal hazards such as rats, utility hazards such as water, waste, electrical etc, or other identified conditions. |
Bottom Quadrant: The bottom quadrant denotes crucial information relative to identified victim considerations. This would include numbers of live and dead victims still inside the affected area (compartment) or structure.
Even though the preferable marking method is the use of international orange colored spray paint, in the absence or due to limited resource supplies, the use of carpenter's chalk, duct tape and/or grease pencils and black markers similar to the procedures for structural triage can be utilized for information status denotation. This procedure of Search Marking would be utilized and marked as all areas of the collapsed/affected structure are searched.
Search teams may chose to also use surveyors tape to flag or denote specific trapped victim locations or potential areas that rescue efforts should be undertaken in order to efficiently expedite the rescue and extrication process. As additional search efforts or hazard assessments are undertaken within the collapsed/affected areas of the structure, previous search markings should be crossed out and a new marking placed next to it, with the most recent and current situation status denoted.
During the Structural Triage and Rapid Search Reconnaissance, the potential to identify the location of apparent or actual known victims, [live or deceased], may be present. Specific victim location markings will further the actual tactical search and subsequent rescue/recover efforts as prioritized resource deployment and IAP objectives are formalized. It should be noted that the actual location of these victim(s) may not accurately known due to debris piles, degree of entombment and other limiting site collapse conditions, however, apparent or suspected indicators, such as emanating sounds, voice contact etc., may be present. Although this function is more precisely cared out by the Search Team Function, during the Structural Triage and Rapid Search Reconnaissance, this noted information may increase effectiveness of the search and subsequent rescue efforts.
A large 2 ft. "V" is painted near the area of the known or apparent victim. An arrow may be added next to the "V" pointing towards the actual or suspected location, if the location is not clearly visible or readily apparent. The team designator would then be placed at the top of the "V".
If, there is some degree of confirmation that a victim is confirmed to be present, through the variety of immediate means available, then a circle is placed around the "V" which would be indicative of a high probability of a victim present. This "circle" confirmation may also be completed when victim is actually located during the search function when partial debris has been removed.
A horizontal line is painted through the "V" when the victim is confirmed to be deceased. A painted "X" is sprayed through the confirmation marking, after all victims have been removed from the specific area/location that were identified by the original marking(s). New victim marking symbols are added as search and rescue operations are undertaken and victim(s) located in subsequent stages of the operations, if the original symbol has been "X"ed out.
Specific search and rescue coordination procedures and methods have been purposely omitted here, as the focus of this article has been on marking system procedures and methods, however considerations should be made to account for these efforts and incident management logistics and planning. We will address these procedures in a future forthcoming article.
These search marking patterns in conjunction with the structural triage marking system will ultimately assist in the timely and safe deployment of search and rescue teams assigned to entry, search, void penetration and subsequent victim removal and extrication efforts within the designated collapsed areas.
A systematic approach to these search and rescue efforts coupled with the use of an appropriate marking system can greatly reduce the inherent risk factors present at collapse scene operations and increase the overall management of incident search and rescue priorities, resource deployment and operational planning and logistics.
The need to provide a timely and well coordinated structural triage of affected building(s), coupled with the initial assessment and hazard evaluation of these structure(s) will enable incident command management to;
- identify and prioritize incident parameters and
- to assess the overall incident magnitude, resource commitment requirements
- to initially develop operational deployment and task assignments accordingly.
- The consistency and use of standardized methodologies during the initial twenty-fire hour window of operations will have a profound positive affect, when upper tier resources are deployed and integrated into the unified incident command management system, as extended operations become implemented.
The Structural Triage Assessment& Rapid Search Reconnaissance information and procedures presented, have been developed and were originally formulated as a result of the FEMA National US&R Task Force Team Working Group development process, in the early 1990's. These marking system procedures and methods are currently standardized for USAR Task Force operations and are referenced within the FEMA National US&R Task Force Response System Operational Operations Manual. These procedures were also originally standardized and implemented within the NFPA 1470 Standard on Search and Rescue Training for Structural Collapse Incidents and were subsequently integrated with the current NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents.
Further technical information on Structural Triage can also be found within previously published editions of FEMA Publication No. 158/ September 1988 on Earthquake Damaged Buildings: An Overview of Heavy Debris and Victim Extrication and FEMA Publication No. 154 and 155/ September 1988, Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards.
Conclusions, "What can I do to better prepare my department?"
- Determine local and regional Special Operations, US&R, Collapse-Rescue capabilities and identify the gaps that must be addressed to increase response capabilities and reduce operational risk factors & deficiencies.
- Implement at a minimum NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents; Structural Collapse Awareness Level Training; preferable to the Operational Level for designated companies.
- Train ALL Company and Command Officers in methodologies for Incident Command Management of Structural Collapse/US&R Incidents. Basic ICM competencies and skills will prove to be deficient when confronted with structural collapse incident operations.
- Identify and Implement training to increase local jurisdictional capabilities for tactical assignments within basic Structural Triage Assessment& Rapid Search Reconnaissance.
- Develop training awareness and operational level capabilities for support companies in methodologies in basic Structural Triage Assessment& Rapid Search Reconnaissance.
- Coordinate local jurisdictional capabilities with Upper Tier county, regional, state and federal agencies responsible for Special Operations, Technical Rescue, US&R, Collapse-Rescue response to ensure compatibility and consistency with Structural Triage Assessment& Rapid Search Reconnaissance procedures.
- Develop laminated Quick Reference Cards that can be placed in turn out gear as a memory jogger graphically outlining the Structural Triage Assessment& Rapid Search Reconnaissance marking system
- Stock and maintain supplies of International Orange aerosol spray paint cans on command or specific companies for deployment at collapse operations incidents.
- Begin to look at structures within your jurisdiction from a structural collapse scenario perspective versus the traditional fire involvement scenario - Look at your presently perceived capabilities & apparent level s of skills, expertise and resources versus the postulated reality of actual resource needs, knowledge, skills and training and manpower that would be necessary to fully integrate an extended site-specific, multiple-area [block(s)] or region-wide structural/urban search and rescue incident. The identified GAPS will open your eyes


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Jahn, Robert G. (1962) Microwave Probing of Ionized-Gas Flows. Physics of Fluids, 5 (6). pp. 678-686. ISSN 0031-9171. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:JAHpof62
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The Special K Challenge says that if you'll follow their simple dietary guidelines, including two bowls of Special K cereal each day, you can lose up to six pounds in just two weeks.
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PRO- A simple approach
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- Fast approach to weight loss that is relatively healthy
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Provides little guidance for planning dinner meals
The Special K Challenge is much like a meal replacement diet. You'll begin the day with a bowl of Special K cereal for breakfast with skim milk and fruit. Then replace your typical lunch with a bowl of Special K cereal. You'll then enjoy the dinner of your choosing - the healthier the better. Throughout the day you should consume plenty of fruits and vegetables to replace unhealthy snacks.
Special K has a variety of cereals and snacks to help you stay committed to the program. There are six cereals including Red Berries, Vanilla Almond and Chocolatey Delight. There are also many flavors and varieties of snack bars, protein meals, shakes, cereal bites and bars. Plus, the recent addition of Special K2O Protein water in refreshing flavors like Strawberry Kiwi and Lemon Twist. It should be noted that some of these food items, like the protein bars, contain partially hydrogenated oils- which means they are a source of trans fats.
EXERCISEThere is not any guidance provided from Special K regarding exercise.
CONCLUSIONIf you're looking for something to jump-start your weight loss, maybe you can try this for a week or two. Maybe it will be a physiological boost for you to continue. Otherwise, the idea of an obviously temporary eating plan seems like a losing proposition. Be sure to read the food labels of all of the Special K items as you'll want to avoid the ones that list partially hydrogentated oil in the ingredients, as this is a source of trans fats.
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(Page 5 of 10, 186 total comments)I'm starting this diet tomorrow and I hope it works! I would like to lose 20 pounds and start a daily exercise of 30 minute walking. Wish me luck!
I tried this Special K Diet and it worked. I lost my goal of 6lbs and I felt good. I could tell a big difference in the way I felt and could tell that my tummy wasnt so bloated. I will continue this diet with a few substitutions here and there for the lunch time.
im going to start this diet and see how its works for me,i love the taste and the added bonus is low in fat... best of luck to myself and everyone who is trying this.
Currntly 67.5 kg. I gained like 5 kgs in one month! Depression&stress:(..so yeah, i guess I should start a diet now.
It's one of my new year's resolutions. I followed strict diets, but I ended up gaining double the weight i lost, so i guess this is a cool one for me.
Tommorow I'll start the Special K challenge! I hope I'll reach 60 soon~ hahah.
Best of luck to all.
I am starting my diet today.I hope to lose weight, at least 20 pounds in all I want to lose, I really hope this works for me.
I just started it today! I am hungry as well...but I think my stomach will adjust. Those who question if it is a healthy plan...I believe it is for a short term to quick start your weight loss. If you read the contents on the packaging it includes many vitamins that are essential for our body as well as the appropriate amount of nutrition in other areas. ....anyway...if it works I will post again soon!
Weight: 105 lbs.
Height: 5'5"
Hoping to lose: 10-15 lbs.
I just started this diet yesterday, and all I can say is: I'M STARVING!
Although this is a great diet, and easy too, it's just really hard the first couple of days while your stomach is adjusting to this new eating habit.
However, I will not accept defeat (yet)!
I will admit that I have caved in a few times, but I'm getting better everyday.
Here's an example of what I'm eating:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal or cereal bar or 2 special k waffles w/o syrup.
Lunch: a meal bar
Snack: cereal bar
Dinner: My choice.
(Throughout the day I'm also nibbling on some veggies and fruit)
And then for my other snack, I just drink protein water throughout the day.
And I have given up on soda which is REALLY hard for me!
And I shall weigh myself once a week.
I sure hope that I can keep this up. :)
I'll repost in a few weeks or so.
Good luck to everyone! :)
I had my husband help take my measurements and I was so surprised at what I had gained over one year. I star ted the special K diet a week ago but I have a bad back what can I do for exercise that wouldn't my back any more than it is?
Im going to be starting this diet this monday depending on how good it goes i might make it a longer thing. It doesnt seem unhealthy to me at all you just need to add in fruit and veggies throughout the day i have the cereal and the cereal bars and now they have meal replacement bars..so insted of eating cereal twice a day you have cereal in the morning.protein snack bar,Meal Bar for Lunch,Another Snack Bar,And then for dinner your choice of Food.
Hopefully it works but of course with any diet you will get better results excercising also.
I loved the cereal and snack bars, but didn't lose much anything. maybe 2 lbs.
was on it for 2 weeks.
seems like if you have a higher BMI, then i can see that you could lose up to 6 lbs.
Well.... am I correct in that?
I do exercise 7 days a week for 30 min. and strength train 3 times a week for 30 min.... so its not like I am not exercising.
I have one main meal at lunch.
watching portions too..
These posts really inspired me! So I ran out to Walmart today and got two boxes of the Special K cereal. I am a vegan (meaning I don't eat meat or dairy) so I have a limited supply of the flavors of the Special K cereal that I can eat. In any event, I got the Protein Plus and the Red Berries.
I have lost 80 pounds on my own diet and now I need to refocus after several days of bad eating.
I am looking to lose about 40 more pounds and I am confident that I can achieve that goal by the end of February (at least) .
I exercise 3-6 times a week already. Though I am going to start strictly doing 6 days a week.
I have a plan. A one day V8 juice fast tomorrow to jumpstart my weight loss and then everyday after that, Special K with soymilk for breakfast and lunch. A sensible dinner. Workout 6 days a week for 1.5 - 2 hours. One or two cheat meals per month. And a weekly weigh in.
Good luck to everyone else embarking upon this journey!
yes it is great i have lost 3 pounds onthe first. i ate one bowlok special inthe morning and in the evening. in lunch i ate fruits only. and exercised for one hour 20 mins
Lisa your post inspired me, I really need to loose weight and I'm going to do the Special K Challenge!
ive been on the special k diet since oct 1. and i have lost 26 pounds in 2 and a half months. i went from a 16 to a size 8. amazing, and i feel good. I see a few of you are concerned about it being unhealthy. No. i talked to my doctor and she told me as long as I stayed in the 1000- 1200 calorie mark, dont go under that, then youll be fine. She also said some people stay on it permanently. I made this my lifestyle change. not a diet. I eat 1200 calories daily, thats cereal fruit in morning, cereal bar and fruit..snack, lunch cereal bar fruit, snack..cereal bar and vegetables dinner.. a sensible meal and i also eat a small snack in evening..popcorn, crackers, cereal bar fruit, vegetables. and plus i walk 30 minutes daily and drink lots of water and green tea. i cut out soda chips, candy cookies. but i sometimes sneak one here and there, but i dont consume it on a daily basis. you will lose weight if your motivated enough. just remember to cut out things that was causing you to gain weight. instead of fried foods, bake or broil them. i eat fish twice a week. when i cook i only make meat and vegetables and i steam potatoes only. bbut also we dont consume a lot of potatoes. we dont eat much hamburger meat. very very little. we also cutout pastas. that was on our meal weekly. now we enjoy our foods more, and now that we have lost some weight we feel better and have more energy. ive decided to not let food consume me. i dont sit on the couch and eat anymore. no no. we dont allow that anymore. they also say that snacking while watching tv is bad because if your watching a good tv show and eating at the same time, you dont realize how much food you are consuming. i also found that putting certain food in baggies is easier too. its already portioned out for you, so you dont have to eat out of the bag. well i hope some of this helps and have a happy new year, and good luck on your weight loss. remember its not a diet...but a lifestyle change.
i am going to start my diet today.
I am starting the challenge tommorrow, so hopefully I can pull through it and stick with it. I just had my second son and I really need to lose 38 pounds. I know its alot but hopefully I can lose it all with the help of this diet. If this works I'm telling everyone!
im trying it starting today!
The problem with this diet is not so much that it doesn't help you lose weight; it's that it doesn't help you lose weight in a healthy manner. Not to align the two precisely, but consider for a moment: If an anorexic person skips two meals a day, or eats only a banana or an apple, for two weeks, of course she'll lose weight and could easily drop a size or more, but she won't be healthy by a long shot. Losing weight isn't the only thing to be aimed for with a diet or weight-loss regiment. If a person wants to lose weight, they not only shouldn't try to do it only by modifying their diet, but they shouldn't be able to do so. Exercise is critical for healthily shedding fatty pounds. And eating healthy food is the way to prevent further unhealthy weight gain or moderation and even help drop unwanted weight, not cutting potentially healthful meals down to a bare minimum of cereal and milk.
I did the Special K Diet for 2 weeks and I was also doing turbo jam for 45 mins a day. I lost 10lbs during that period on the diet. I would have continued but I got the flu and had to stop. I'm planning on starting back Monday.
I'm looking at the part that says you lose 2 inches. I have been 120 forever and I'm ok with that, but I had a baby and want to get rid of that lower pudge that won't go away. Anyone seeing an actual smaller waistline? I started yesterday (19 Nov) and I'm doing well 2 days into it. If it works, I'll write back.


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So, what are you waiting for? I can hear you salivating with anticipation from here. Read on, my friend -- Read on!
Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman and Elvira: Fan Expo 2011 Preview
More comics, more anime and more sci-fi -- what more could a genre geek ask for? Last year's wraparound lineups and record-setting crowds finally persuaded the people behind Toronto's annual genre convention -- Fan Expo --to add an extra day. It now starts on Thursday instead of Friday, and runs from August 25 to 28.
Good thing too, since there are more high-profile guests and "one time only" events than there have ever been. Whether you're a fan of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming or all of the above, there is bound to be something for everyone.
Comic fans are in for some big announcements from Marvel and DC, and horror fans will get an exclusive screening of 'Near Dark,' the cult horror film from Best Director Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow. Plus, William Shatner returns to the big screen with documentary 'The Captains,' which features interviews with everyone who has ever piloted the Starship Enterprise.
This is just a taste of what's to come at this year's Fan Expo. For the true highlights of this year's convention, hit the jump.
Barbara Eden on 'Jeannie' Sexism, Larry Hagman and ... O.J. Simpson?
Barbara Eden is uncorking the bottle and letting the Hollywood secrets out. In her memoir, 'Jeannie Out of the Bottle,' the 'I Dream of Jeannie' star shares the story of her long and charmed life in Hollywood -- from her Marilyn Monroe connection to working with Elvis Presley, and of course starring as one of pop culture's iconic TV characters.
Although Eden has thrived career-wise, she has also experienced a terrible amount of tragedy. Her second husband was verbally abusive and a cocaine addict, and most heart-breakingly, her only child, Matthew, died of a drug overdose at age 35. Eden talked to PopEater about the lingering pain of losing her son, how she dealt with her difficult 'Jeannie' costar Larry Hagman -- she also loudly disputes claims the show was sexist -- and reveals what it's like to be hit on by O.J. Simpson ("uncomfortable") and Elvis Presley ("sweet").
Barbara Eden: 'I Dream of Jeannie' Bottle Was Hand-Painted Jim Beam Jug (VIDEO)
"I have the original bottle. It's at the bank in a vault. It was in [my] office for a long time and then people said, 'You know. That shouldn't be around. There's only one,'" said Eden. "So, I put it in the bank, but it's on its way to the Smithsonian."
Five Possible Jeannies for the Big Screen 'I Dream of Jeannie'
Another week, another story from Hollywood about a beloved TV show being turned into a feature film. Last week it was 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and this week it's ... 'I Dream of Jeannie.' Yes, yes, they've talked about this one before. But that was then and this is now and the Los Angeles Times reports that 'I Dream of Jeannie' is back on with Sheila Callaghan, one of the scribes on 'United States of Tara,' has been handed the assignment. That means whatever the writers from 'National Treasure' and 'Mulan' and 'Bend It Like Beckham' who've taken a swing at it in the past few years weren't able to make it work.
There is an essential problem with 'Jeannie,' as anyone who knows the shows realizes. How do you make the story of a love-crazed, subservient slave-like genie who lives in a bottle and calls her astronaut boyfriend master relevant. That's a tough nut to crack, but maybe casting the role of Jeannie would be a start.
Today In Boob Tube History: the last episode of I Dream of Jeannie
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After the jump ... Remember this pop cultural gem (video below) that gained traction on the Net not too long ago? The sheer oddity of the clip alone forces us to ask ourselves several questions: do these people all live together? Why is Marla Gibbs dressed like an astronaut? Does Bea Arthur do everybody's shoppingl? CAN'T NELL CARTER JUST SIT DOWN AND REST HER FEET FOR A SECOND? (Seriously, give her a break!)
Who should play Jeannie on the big screen?
Producer Sid Ganis is bringing Rita Hsiao, who scribed Mulan, on board to rewrite the script for a movie based on the 1960s series. Ganis is psyched for Hsiao's vision of the character -- a Jeannie who's smack in the middle of modern times.
In a Hollywood Reporter story, Ganis said of Hsiao's meeting with the producers, "She has a terrific, bright, fresh approach to Jeannie's story, with a twist and turn along the way. She captured all of our imaginations in the telling of it."
NBC stars sing about family - VIDEO
Oh, they don't make 'em like this anymore.
After the jump is a video from the NBC 60th Anniversary show in 1986 (very interesting). It's rather surreal. We get to see Bea Arthur, Nell Carter, Charlotte Rae (Mrs. Garrett from Facts of Life), Marla Gibbs, and Alfonso Ribiero sing a song about "family." That's the NBC family, that is, as all of them were starring on shows at the time (Facts of Life, Golden Girls, Gimme A Break, 227, and Silver Spoons). Punky Brewster herself makes an appearance too, but only to say three words and gives a thumbs up. Barbara Eden introduces the song. The most cringe-worthy moment isn't any of the singing, it's when Gibbs and Carter pass each other on the stairs and casually say that they love each other's shows.
Can you imagine a network doing this now? I want to see Hugh Laurie, Stewie, the guys from Prison Break, Marge Simpson, and Gordon Ramsay get on stage at the next Emmy Awards and sing about the FOX family.
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The five best TV movie titles
Welcome to TV Squad Lists, a feature where each blogger has a chance to list his or her own rundown of things in television that stand out from the rest, both good and bad.
You hardly see good TV movie titles anymore, which is sad. So, I decided to remind everyone of the days when a good TV movie was defined by its title.
1. The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
Without watching the movie, this title conjures up plenty of visions. Amazingly, the movie has become a staple in the entertainment community and features what is probably John Travolta's most moving performance ever.
2. Spring Break Shark Attack
Unlike number one, this title spells out the entire plot. Kids on spring break, go in the water and get attacked by a shark. Got it.
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